4 days in Salem & Amherst Itinerary

Attractions like The House of the Seven Gables and Dolphin & Whale Watching make great kid-friendly stops. The adventure continues: see the interesting displays at Salem Witch Museum, stroll around Salem Witch Trials Memorial, take in the waterfront activity at Pickering Wharf, and admire the landmark architecture of Narbonne House.

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New York City to Salem is an approximately 2.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from New York City in October: high temperatures in Salem hover around 64°F and lows are around 45°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) so you can drive to Amherst.

Start off your visit on the 17th (Mon): examine the collection at Yankee Candle Flagship Store.

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Drive from Salem to Amherst in 2 hours. In October, plan for daily highs up to 65°F, and evening lows to 41°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 17th (Mon) to allow time for the car ride back home.